

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
Also known as Ramaiah University, MSRUAS, RUAS
- Fees / year
- ₹85,000 - ₹15.75L
- Courses
- 94+
- NIRF Dental
- #22
- Established
- 2013
About MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS, also written RUAS) is a state private university in Bengaluru, founded in December 2013 under the Karnataka University Act (Karnataka Act No. 15 of 2013) and recognised by the UGC under section 2(f). It brought together institutions of the Ramaiah Group, among them the dental college (1991), pharmacy college (1992), hotel management college (1993), the M S School of Advanced Studies (1999), the Advanced Learning Centre (2012), and the colleges of physiotherapy and nursing. The university site also lists M S Ramaiah Medical College as a faculty; its MBBS and MD/MS programmes are on a separate site and are not part of the programme list here.
Campuses
- Gnanagangothri Campus, University House, New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru 560054 (Mathikere, 70 acres): dental sciences, pharmacy, life and allied health sciences, physiotherapy, nursing, hospitality, management and commerce, law and social sciences.
- Technology Campus, 470-P, Peenya Industrial Area 4th Phase, Bengaluru 560058: engineering and technology, art and design, natural sciences, BCA and MCA.
- Ramaiah University College of Engineering, a new constituent college at Electronic City (KCET code E319, COMEDK code E220), which runs B.Tech in computer science, AI and machine learning, electronics and communication, and VLSI.
Programmes
The programme pages list 41 undergraduate and 53 postgraduate full-time programmes across 13 faculties and schools, from B.Tech, BDS, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, BPT, nursing, B.Des, BBA, B.Com and law to M.Tech, MDS, M.Pharm, MBA, MCA, MPT and M.Sc. The university's own site gives the whole university as 140+ programmes in 14 faculties, which includes the medical college.
Accreditation and rankings
NAAC accredited the university at grade A+ (CGPA 3.33 on a four-point scale, first cycle) on 16 June 2024, valid up to 15 June 2029. The hotel management and pharmacy programmes hold NBA accreditation. In NIRF India Rankings 2025 the university is ranked 22 in Dental, 56 in Pharmacy and is in the 101-150 band in the University category.
The NIRF 2026 data sheet the university published reports 523 of 946 four-year undergraduates of the 2024-25 graduating batch placed, at a median salary of Rs 4,60,000. The brochure for 2025-26 gives the student strength as 8,700+.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2013
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NAAC, BCI, PCI, DCI
- NIRF 2025
- #22 Dental, #56 Pharmacy
- Programmes
- 94Engineering, Management, Medical, Science
- UG fees
- ₹85,000 – ₹6.25L a year
- PG fees
- ₹96,000 – ₹15.75L a year
- Students enrolled
- 4062023–24
- Also known as
- Ramaiah University, MSRUAS, RUAS
- Website
- msruas.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences.
- #22DentalScore 57.39 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #56PharmacyScore 50.20 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 101–150UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
94 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 16 | ₹96,000 – ₹3,50,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 12 | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,25,000 |
| Master of Dental Surgery | Postgraduate | 9 | ₹2,30,000 – ₹15,75,000 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 8 | ₹2,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 6 | ₹1,75,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| Master of Pharmacy | Postgraduate | 6 | ₹3,00,000 – ₹4,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹1,65,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| Master of Physiotherapy | Postgraduate | 5 | ₹4,50,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- COMEDK UGET
- JEE Main
- KCET
- RUAS AT
- GATE
- CUET (PG)
- CUET (UG)
- CAT
- MAT December
- NEET (UG)
- NEET MDS
- CET
Admission to MSRUAS is through the RUAS Admission Test (RUAS AT) for most programmes. B.Tech admission uses COMEDK, JEE Main or KCET scores, BDS and MDS seats go through NEET and KEA allotment, and CUET, CAT, MAT, CLAT, KCET, PGCET, GATE or GPAT scores are accepted for the relevant programmes in place of RUAS AT. No 2027 schedule is published (checked 15 October 2026).
How to apply
- Apply online at admissions.msruas.ac.in; the application fee is Rs 2,000 per programme. The site says applications open every December.
- RUAS AT is an online proctored test with no negative marking; slot booking usually opens in the mid-to-last week of March and results come within two weeks of the test.
- B.Tech: candidates with a valid COMEDK, JEE Main or KCET score are exempt from RUAS AT but must still submit the application form.
- MBA: MAT, CAT or CUET-PG scores followed by group discussion and personal interview; law: CLAT, LSAT or CUET-UG scores; B.Des: UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT or CUET-UG; M.Tech: GATE or CUET-PG; MCA: KMAT, PGCET or CUET-PG; M.Pharm: GPAT or PGCET.
- BDS needs a qualifying NEET UG score with allotment by the Karnataka Examinations Authority; MDS follows NEET scores and KEA counselling.
- BPT and allied health: the programme pages name RUAS AT (BPT) or RUAS AT and CUET-UG, while the admissions portal says admission is based on NEET ranking with a compulsory application to RUAS.
After the provisional offer letter the full first-year fee must be paid by the date in the letter, and original documents are verified before the final admission letter is issued. Last year's schedule is not published as dates on the site, so applicants should check admissions.msruas.ac.in in December.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
18%
of students reimbursed
73
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 73 of 406 students at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore (18%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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(10)MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences for 2026-27?
The programme pages list these totals for 2026-27: B.Tech CSE Rs 6,00,000 a year, AI and ML Rs 5,00,000, aerospace Rs 4,50,000, mechanical, ECE and robotics Rs 4,00,000, civil and EEE Rs 3,00,000; MBA Rs 6,00,000; BBA (Honours) Rs 3,00,000; BCA Rs 2,00,000; B.Pharm Rs 3,50,000. BDS private quota is Rs 6,42,700 (NRI quota Rs 9,92,700) and the MDS private quota ranges from Rs 2,30,000 to Rs 15,75,000 a year by specialisation.
Which entrance test does MSRUAS use for admission in 2027?
Most programmes use the RUAS Admission Test (RUAS AT), an online proctored test. B.Tech uses COMEDK, JEE Main or KCET scores, and CUET, CAT, MAT, CLAT, KCET or PGCET scores exempt applicants from RUAS AT for the relevant programmes. The 2027 dates are not published; the site says applications open every December and RUAS AT slot booking opens in the mid-to-last week of March (checked 15 October 2026). The application fee is Rs 2,000 per programme.
Does MSRUAS accept JEE Main, KCET and COMEDK scores for B.Tech?
Yes. The admission page says engineering candidates with a valid COMEDK, JEE Main or KCET score are exempt from RUAS AT, but they must still submit the application form. The Electronic City college, Ramaiah University College of Engineering, lists KCET code E319 and COMEDK code E220. B.Tech 2026-27 totals run from Rs 3,00,000 (civil, EEE) to Rs 6,25,000 (electronics, VLSI) a year.
What are the placement figures at MSRUAS?
The university's NIRF 2026 data sheet for the 2024-25 graduating batch shows 523 of 946 four-year undergraduates placed at a median salary of Rs 4,60,000, and 421 of 631 two-year postgraduates placed at Rs 5,50,000. For B.Tech alone it shows 393 of 583 placed at Rs 5,00,000. The placements page quotes a highest national package of 52 LPA and 300+ companies without naming a batch.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF ranking of MSRUAS?
NAAC awarded grade A+ with a CGPA of 3.33 (first cycle) on 16 June 2024, valid up to 15 June 2029. In NIRF India Rankings 2025 the university is ranked 22 in Dental and 56 in Pharmacy and sits in the 101-150 band in the University category.
Is MSRUAS a private or deemed university?
It is a state private university, established under the Karnataka University Act (Karnataka Act No. 15 of 2013) and recognised by the UGC under section 2(f). It is not a deemed university.
Where are the MSRUAS campuses and which programmes run at each?
The Gnanagangothri Campus (New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru 560054) hosts dental, pharmacy, allied health, physiotherapy, nursing, hospitality, management, law and social sciences. The Technology Campus in Peenya (560058) hosts B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Des, BCA, MCA and the physics, chemistry and mathematics M.Sc. A new engineering college at Electronic City also offers four B.Tech programmes.
What scholarships does MSRUAS offer for 2026-27?
The Ramaiah Memorial Scholarship Scheme for 2026-27 gives Rs 20,000 or Rs 30,000 for B.Tech and other UG programmes on Class 12 performance (above 9.5 CGPA or 90% earns Rs 30,000), Rs 30,000 on NEET UG or KCET rank, Rs 30,000 or Rs 40,000 for MBA on CAT, XAT or MAT percentile, and Rs 40,000 for postgraduates with 8.0 to 8.5 CGPA. Other schemes cover north-east students, sports, alumni children, orphans and differently abled students; only one scholarship can be claimed.
Is Ramaiah Institute of Technology the same as M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences?
No. The university's campus page says it shares the Gnanagangothri Campus with the Medical College, Institute of Technology, Institute of Management and other Ramaiah institutions. MSRUAS runs its own B.Tech programmes at the Technology Campus in Peenya and at Electronic City, admitted through COMEDK, JEE Main, KCET or RUAS AT.
What is the admission process at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore?
Admission to MSRUAS is through the RUAS Admission Test (RUAS AT) for most programmes. B.Tech admission uses COMEDK, JEE Main or KCET scores, BDS and MDS seats go through NEET and KEA allotment, and CUET, CAT, MAT, CLAT, KCET, PGCET, GATE or GPAT scores are accepted for the relevant programmes in place of RUAS AT. No 2027 schedule is published (checked 15 October 2026).
Which courses does MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore offer?
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore offers 94 programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Pharmacy, Hospitality, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.
Which bodies approve or accredit MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore?
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, NAAC, BCI, PCI and DCI.
How many students study at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore?
406 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 76.4% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore known by?
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore is also known as Ramaiah University, MSRUAS and RUAS.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 15 October 2026.
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